How severe is CVE-2020-13997?

CVE-2020-13997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-13997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13997?

CVE-2020-13997 affects Shopware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13997?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-13997 published?

CVE-2020-13997 was published on 2020-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13997

CVE-2020-13997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Shopware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-209.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Shopware
Published: 2020-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Shopware before 6.2.3, the database password is leaked to an unauthenticated user when a DriverException occurs and verbose error handling is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13997?: In Shopware before 6.2.3, the database password is leaked to an unauthenticated user when a DriverException occurs and verbose error handling is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2020-13997?: CVE-2020-13997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-13997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13997?: CVE-2020-13997 affects Shopware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-13997 published?: CVE-2020-13997 was published on 2020-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shopware:shopware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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